newbie kz650 from Los Angeles
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newbie kz650 from Los Angeles
08 Aug 2014 16:29 - 08 Aug 2014 16:31
hay guys just found this forum on google and decided to join because i have a ton of questions about my recent buy. 
ssssoooooo i just got a 78 KZ650 cafe style. the guy i got it from ended up hitting something and damaging the forks, front wheel and tank. the forks were fixed but i still need a new front rim and tank. the bike had rear turn signals (no fronts), so i added a switch and wired them up. the bike doesnt run now not sure why it was running 2 days ago. also i suspect that the stator isnt charging
voltage was at 12.4 while running and when reved up to 4k stayed the same and didnt get higher.also need new headers 
these are the only picturs i have at the moment

ssssoooooo i just got a 78 KZ650 cafe style. the guy i got it from ended up hitting something and damaging the forks, front wheel and tank. the forks were fixed but i still need a new front rim and tank. the bike had rear turn signals (no fronts), so i added a switch and wired them up. the bike doesnt run now not sure why it was running 2 days ago. also i suspect that the stator isnt charging


these are the only picturs i have at the moment


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1978 KZ650 D1A
1978 KZ650 D1A
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Re: newbie kz650 from Los Angeles
08 Aug 2014 17:24
Welcome Hollywood... O U C H ! Looks like a 78' D1 that didn't fare well, but anything is fixable.
So, what's wrong with the front rim?
So, what's wrong with the front rim?
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79' KZ650-D2 [fsm] (Max)
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78' KZ650-B2a (J&H, A Project)
91' KZ1000-P (P = parts)
83' KZ750-F1 LTD [clymers] (Kay)
82' KZ1100-D1 Specter (another project)
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Re: newbie kz650 from Los Angeles
08 Aug 2014 17:39 - 08 Aug 2014 17:51
the front wheel wobbles while riding
also i do have the tail section, but i had it off on that picture because i was doing the wiring.
also i do have the tail section, but i had it off on that picture because i was doing the wiring.

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Re: newbie kz650 from Los Angeles
08 Aug 2014 18:33 - 08 Aug 2014 18:34
Well, I would get that front tire off the ground... or off the bike and check the rim by spinning it and comparing it to some set point, like a fork tube. But seeing you don't have a full-stand, don't know how you'll do this.
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79' KZ650-D2 [fsm] (Max)
83' KZ750-F1 LTD [clymers] (Kay)
82' KZ1100-D1 Specter (another project)
78' KZ650-B2a (J&H, A Project)
91' KZ1000-P (P = parts)
83' KZ750-F1 LTD [clymers] (Kay)
82' KZ1100-D1 Specter (another project)
78' KZ650-B2a (J&H, A Project)
91' KZ1000-P (P = parts)
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Re: newbie kz650 from Los Angeles
09 Aug 2014 10:33
yeah i took the center stand off because it was hitting the chain and it was loose. also im trying o figure out which D model i have the vin says d007.?
i woke up extra early today to get the carbs back on after cleaning with new spark plugs and started right up.bad part is the #1 float gasket started leaking gas so gotta replace all 4 now.
i woke up extra early today to get the carbs back on after cleaning with new spark plugs and started right up.bad part is the #1 float gasket started leaking gas so gotta replace all 4 now.
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